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Demand to list short-term rentals in Kelowna slow to recover
iNhome
“Any government at any level, when they're making policy decisions, the first thing they need to do is determine what is the metric of success.”
Can a blood test tell patients if their cancer is coming back? Researchers are on it
TORONTO — Researchers at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto are working on a large…
Kelowna mortgage broker fined $20,000 for late paperwork
No one involved suffered any financial loss.
Hong Kong eateries welcome dogs as city relaxes ban
iNwine
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong dog owners and their four-legged friends have gained new…
‘Grave danger’: Kelowna investor slapped with $1.2M penalty, 20-year ban
He could not answer why he didn't listen to his business partner's warnings.
VR and gaming are adding a kick to taekwondo
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — When Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Thanh Hien Linh stepped into her…
BC pub fined $7,000 for accepting cash to push one brand of beer
iNwine
The brewery offered inducements to numerous bars.
Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories – and what to do about it
BOSTON (AP) — When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math…
iN NUMBERS: How B.C. drivers secure their pets, or don’t
“For many of us, pets are part of the family, and we want them with us wherever we go.”
In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish
MIAMI (AP) — Ashleigh Hallam teaches English as a second language at her local library…
Former co-op home purchased by Kamloops hospital foundation for patients, doctors
iNhome
A Kamloops housing co-op had a unique property to sell, and now the nine-bedroom home will be used for cancer patients and visiting doctors.
AP Exclusive: Inside Israel’s push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters
RISHON LEZION, Israel (AP) — Marking the coordinates on a handheld GPS, an Israeli diver…
West Kelowna makes list for best winery restaurants in the world
iNwine
Wine Enthusiast said Quails’ Gate Winery’s Old Vines Restaurant isn't just a spot for a "meat-and-cheese platter between pours."
iN VIDEO: Summer brings Roller Nights, Dancing, and Sunset Yoga at Stuart Park
The City of Kelowna is hosting Roller Night, Dancing in the Park, and Sunset Yoga!…
RCMP investigating woman’s death in Kelowna as suspicious
Her body was found in the back of a vehicle.
Veteran mediator Vince Ready to step in to try to end B.C. nurses’ dispute
PRINCE GEORGE — Two mediators have been appointed to help settle the British Columbia nurses’…
Visitor fought B.C. wildfire with frying pan. But it became an inferno
iNwheels
BOSTON BAR — Fernando Balanta says he was on a trip to the landfill in…
A hot Okanagan summer for music fans
There's a festival for almost every music fan throughout the Thompson-Okanagan.
Second boat was with B.C. charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions
RICHMOND — Top Vancouver Fishing Charter company took to social media on June 28 to…
Kamloops NorthPaws Bring Summer Baseball and Family Fun to NorBrock Stadium
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd and the smell of fresh…
Jobless rate on the rise in Kelowna as BC struggles to employ young people
“The summer job is a rite of passage.”
FIFA World Cup, youth job gains gave the labour market a lift in June
OTTAWA — The FIFA World Cup and a better summer jobs market for young workers…
BC insurance broker was stalked by a client, then fired. She sued and won
The judge had some damning things to say about her manager.
How a local entrepreneur satisfies Okanagan hunger for live Atlantic lobster
iNwine
The lobster travels more than 5,000 kilometres across the country.